DEFINITIVE REFERENCE FOR INDIAN CENT DIE VARIETIES


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1905 Variety 6

Obverse 6

Reverse G


Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position
Repunched 19
Repunched 0


Reverse Diagnostics



Die Crack From 12:00
Die Crack From 3:15
Die Crack From 5:45



Reverse G Die Crack Mapping


Obverse 6 is identified by date placement at B, with date repunching that features initial date impressions to the west by the left bases of the 190 digits.

Reverse G develops the following die cracks:
1.  Radial die crack from the rim at 12:00 into the shield.
2.  Radial die crack from the denticles at 3:15 into the wreath.
3.  Radial die crack from the rim at 5:45 into the ribbon knot.

Comments:  Variety 6 is characterized by the wide initial date impressions of Obverse 6 and the semi-equidistant radial die cracks of Reverse G.

Plate coin:  Images courtesy of David Killough

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